Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

New parking system in Kuching begins Jan 1

KUCHING: The transition to the new parking system in Kuching will be implemented gradually to ensure it does not inconvenience users, especially during the handover period to the new contractor, says Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said the system will go through a two-month pilot period before

SUPP warns of DAP’s ‘magic carrots’

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has issued a stern warning to the people of Sarawak against what it described as the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) latest attempt to “hoodwink voters with political illusions,” saying the opposition party is once again “dangling its imaginary magic carrots” to mislead the

MBKS, Health Dept launch no-smoking zones awareness campaign

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will work closely with the Sarawak Health Department to launch a public awareness campaign on the enforcement of no-smoking zones under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations (Act 852). According to Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, the initiative is crucial to ensure the

Head of State graces ‘Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak 2025’

KUALA LUMPUR: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, gracefully officiated the 16th edition of Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday night. The arrival of

Nanta praises Abang Johari’s human-centred vision

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi delivered a stirring tribute to Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, hailing his leadership as a blend of vision, integrity, and humanity that continues to define Sarawak’s steady rise as a progressive and compassionate state. At the Lan Berambeh

Premier charts Sarawak’s tech-driven future

KUALA LUMPUR: Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Tun Openg, has outlined a bold vision for Sarawak’s transformation into a knowledge-driven, innovation-led economy, built on unity, education, sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Abang Johari said Sarawak’s future lies in empowering its people, from university youth

Sarawak youth reconnect at LBAS

KUALA LUMPUR: The annual Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2025 programme once again drew hundreds of Sarawakian students and professionals to the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), reaffirming its role as a unifying platform for Sarawakians residing in Peninsular Malaysia. The event, held to strengthen ties between the

Sarawak students anticipate more incentives

KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming Sarawak Budget presentation has drawn strong anticipation from students, many of whom hope for continued financial support and new incentives from the state government. At the Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2025 held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) on Saturday, several Sarawakian

Thousands throng MITEC for ‘Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak’

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Sarawakian students, youth, and professionals congregated at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) for Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2025 here Saturday. The signature annual gathering is aimed at fostering unity, sharing knowledge, and connecting Sarawakians in Peninsular Malaysia with the leadership and progress

‘Lan Berambeh’ inspires Sarawak’s young generation

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Sarawakian students, youth and professionals congregated at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) for Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2025, a signature annual gathering aimed at fostering unity, sharing knowledge, and connecting Sarawakians in Peninsular Malaysia with the leadership and progress of their home state.